Osteoporosis Resources...

Osteoporosis is also referred to as a silent disease since bone loss occurs but without any symptoms. Osteoporosis prevention techniques help in preventing the occurence of symptoms.

Osteoporosis is a bone disease, which often results in weakening of bones. Osteoporosis means porous bones, which become so weak and brittle that even a mild stress may cause fracture. Though the exact cause of osteoporosis is not known yet, significant loss of bone mineral density is considered to be the main causes of osteoporosis.

Osteoporosis can't be cured completely but there are certain osteoporosis treatments that can increase bone density and reduce the rate of bone loss and bone fractures.

Bone density test also called as densitometry is carried out to determine whether you have osteoporosis or are at a risk of developing it. Bone density test is performed on the bones, which are most likely to break because of osteoporosis.

Evista (Raloxifene) a member of the class selective estrogen receptor modulator (SERM) is most commonly used for the prevention and treatment of osteoporosis especially in postmenopausal women. Along with the uses of Evista (Raloxifene) in osteoporosis treatment there are some side effects associated with Evista (Raloxifene).